Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative Support

Purpose

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier home health care in the Antioch area. The PTA will assess patient needs, develop a treatment plan, and implement interventions to improve mobility and reduce pain for adults of all ages.

The role emphasizes independence, above-average compensation, and the ability to work as your own boss with supportive administration.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• PTA license and registration by the state.
• Completion of PTA curriculum approved by recognized bodies.
• Bilingual a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Develop and execute a treatment plan; deliver interventions and monitor progress.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Treatment delivery

Communication

Aging patient care

Record keeping

Clinical reasoning

Protocol modification

Education

PTA license (state)

Approved PTA curriculum

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Antioch Area

FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist determines a treatment plan, executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient’s well-being, and monitors the patient’s progress effectively.

A Physical Therapist Assistant for Home Health must have:

• Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, methods in their application in a rehabilitation environment.
• Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.
• Profound ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, needs and environment.
• Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain records with accuracy and discretion.
• Proven sound clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementation and monitoring patient progress.
• Ability to recognize when patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet appropriate patient needs and report to the therapist.

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Physical Therapist Assistant license and registration by the state
• Completion of a Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association
• Bilingual a plus!

We provide our clinicians with resources to be successful and maintain work-life balance:

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people